Educating, Offending at the Same Time

Egyptian Campaign
Against Harassment
Raises Awareness, Ire

CAIRO -- Earlier this year, ad-agency co-owner Mohamed El Sawy launched a public-awareness campaign against sexual harassment on the streets of Egypt, a problem that is drawing increasing attention here.

Through a cultural center he founded, Mr. El Sawy put up signs along the streets of Cairo and nearby Giza. The ads warned men that if they didn't take action to prevent harassment, their mother, sister or daughter could be the next...